KOZA CAVE HOTEL

HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHTS

Cappadocia is known around the world as one of the best places to fly with hot air balloons. The spectacular surrealistic landscapes combined with excellent flying conditions allow the balloons to gently drift over and between fairy chimneys, pigeon houses hewn into the unique rock formations, orchards and vineyards – through impressive valleys, each with distinctive rock formations, colors and features – and then float up over rippled ravines for breathtaking views over the region.

BALLOONING IN CAPPADOCIA
Ballooning is the most popular activity in Cappadocia region, and there are many companies to choose from. Balloon flights range between 100 Euro up to 250 Euro in Cappadocia for non-private group flights. As Koza Cave we do not recommend the cheapest companies for such an activity, but also you do not need to pay for the most expensive ones to enjoy this experience. Please see below for types of balloon flights.
For the flights explained below, you would be picked up from our hotel about 40 minutes before the sunrise and get served a light breakfast before going to the balloon launch site. Please ask at reception upon your arrival for exact pick-up times. At the end of all flights, there will be a champagne celebration and all passengers will get a certificate for completing a balloon flight. Lastly, you will be brought back to our hotel around 8-9 a.m. which will give you time to join daily tours or do other activities on your free day. Standard flights range between 100 Euro up to 175 Euro per person, and the number of passengers in one basket ranges from 8 up to 36 people in these flights. The flights last 45 minutes to 1 hour for standard flights. As prices for such flights get lower, the number of passengers per basket will get higher. Although the basket size is important for a pleasant flight, it is not the only aspect that effects the pricing for a balloon flight; the pilot operating the flight also effects the flight cost as better and more experienced pilots do get paid more compared to new and inexperienced pilots. Also the equipment used in balloon flights affect the pricing of this activity as companies which renew and use most up-to-date ballooning equipment will have more overhead costs to cover, and the entire flight experience is really determined by combination of all these factors. We recommend flights with companies who take all these factors seriosly and professionally.

Our Recommended Balloon Companies

Butterfly Balloons
Butterfly Balloons' baskets are for 12 or 16 people so everybody gets an edge on the basket, the other companies has baskets up to 38 people and it is not as pleasant. The pilots are very important, and Butterfly has the best pilots and their lead pilot is Mike Green (known as the best pilot in the region, and one of the best in the world). Butterfly Balloons fly time is 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, while the other companies fly 45 minutes to 1 hour.Please let me Know early if you want to join the flight with Butterfly Balloons because they are very popular and they get booked up quick as they arerecommended highly by travel guides such as the Lonely Planet, Tripadvisor and Rick Steves. The rate for balloon ride will be 175 Euro per person on credit card payment and 165 Euro per person with cash payment. The rate includes transfer to / from your hotel, 1 hour flight, light breakfast, commemorative flight certifacate and champagne celebration.

Royal Balloons
Royal Balloons offer to our guests standard flights with a capacity of 16-20 passenger baskets. The details are same as described above under standard balloon flights, and they have a professional team operating these flights. Each pilots has at least 1500 hours of flight experience and are instructor pilots Royal Balloons fly time is 1 hour to 1hour 15 minutes, By booking through Koza Cave you would get this flight for 150 Euro per person with cash and 160 Euro’s by credit card instead of 175 Euro normally offered by Royal Balloons.

Since both of the above companies – Butterfly Balloons and Royal Balloons – are highly recommended by Lonely Planet and other major travel planners like Tripadvisor, we recommend early booking as they usually book up during high season (April to October).

Deluxe Balloon Flight (1,5 hours)

Especially for people who are interested in photography and geology, the deluxe balloon flight is the best. The main differences between the standard and deluxe balloon ride is the duration of the flight and number of people on the basket. By flying 1,5 hours, you will be able to get thebest shots of Cappadocia valleys and villages. There will also be maximum 12 people on the basket. The flight will end around 09:00am which gives you enough time to join daily tours as well.

The group size of this flight will be between 6 to 12 people in one basket. The balloon flights are held every day through the year depending on weather conditions. The rate for the deluxe balloon flight will be 250 Euro per person on credit card payment and 230 Euro per person with cash payment. The rate includes Transfer to / from your hotel, 1 hour flight, light breakfast, commemorative flight certifacate and champagne celebration.

To make a reservation, please send us an email (to info@kozacavehotel.com) with the date you would like to fly.